Gensol Engineering Limited, in partnership with Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd has secured a contract worth ₹164 crore to develop India’s first bio-hydrogen project, reported Energyworld.
The consortium emerged as the lowest bidder for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project, which will convert 25 tons of bio-waste into 1 ton of hydrogen per day.
The project, to be completed within 18 months, aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and marks a significant step towards sustainable energy.
Gensol and Matrix have partnered with Westinghouse, USA, to utilise their patented Pre-Gasification Plasma Induced Radiant Energy-Based Gasification System (GH2-PREGS) technology for the project.
Anmol Singh Jaggi, chairman and managing director of Gensol Engineering Ltd., said: “We are honoured to emerge as the lowest bidder for EPC of India’s first biomass to green hydrogen project. This project is a critical part of our commitment to innovation in the renewable energy sector.”
Chirag Kotecha, whole-time director of Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd. ,added: “This project represents a significant leap forward in the nation’s energy transition mission.”
The project will be established in collaboration with India’s leading power generation company.
Gensol and Matrix plan to continue their collaboration in the green hydrogen sector, including ventures into green steel and green ammonia.
Gensol Engineering secures contract for India’s first bio-hydrogen project
